Oakland Golden Grizzlies Favored by -7 Point Spread Against the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Friday

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Friday when they play host to the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Athletics Center O'Rena in NCAA basketball odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Eastern Michigan Eagles opened as 7-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Eastern Michigan Eagles have watched them go 8-2 and 4-1 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Oakland Golden Grizzlies are at 7-5 and 4-5 ATS. In totals betting, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies are 5-4, while the Eastern Michigan Eagles have a 3-2 mark.

The Golden Grizzlies - Eagles odds would favor the Eagles if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Oakland is rated No. 211 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Eastern Michigan is at No. 81.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Oakland's No. 67-ranked scoring average of 80.33 PPG, against a Eastern Michigan Eagles defense rated No. 140 and allowing 71 PPG. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies FG% has averaged 43.97% to date this season, less than the Eastern Michigan Eagles shooters have managed so far (48.83% per game).